Jan 31, 20264m 39s
Tria Season 1 Concludes: Snapshot Results and Season 2 Alpha
Tria Season 1 has officially concluded. Analyze the final snapshot results, leaderboard tiers, and the upcoming Season 2 L2 synergy alpha.
SpendNode Podcast
Narrated analysis on crypto policy, stablecoins, payments, and market structure.
Listen to narrated articles from the SpendNode Journal. The feed covers crypto policy, payment rails, stablecoins, market structure, and crypto cards, with each episode linking back to the full written analysis. The full RSS feed lives at /audio.xml if you want to pull it into an app that accepts external feeds.
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Jan 31, 20267m 26s
The Velocity Multiplier: How Transaction Frequency Shapes Points Scores
Understand how transaction frequency affects points scores, the math behind velocity multipliers, and how to optimize spend without wasteful spend spikes.
Jan 30, 20264m 44s
The 'Convincing Marshall' Scam: Why Crypto Cardholders are Targets
A deep dive into high-pressure social engineering scams targeting cardholders. Learn how scammers use 'official' authority to bypass security and what you can do to protect your wallet.
Jan 29, 20262m 58s
Bybit Card Launches in Georgia With Local VASP Registration and a Capped 10% Cashback Promo
Bybit has launched its card in Georgia, pairing local VASP registration with instant virtual access and a capped 10% cashback promotion for eligible users.
Jan 29, 20267m 40s
The Crypto Card Tax Manual: 2026 Edition
A 2000-word authoritative guide to navigating crypto taxes in 2026. From IRS Form 1099-DA to UK CARF and the automated reporting stack you need to stay compliant.
Jan 29, 20269m 04s
The 2026 Crypto Card Custody Bible: From Seed Phrases to BaaS Risk
A 2000-word deep dive into the technical and legal layers of crypto card custody. Learn about MPC, Account Abstraction (ERC-4337), and how to audit your issuer's solvency risk.
Jan 29, 202611m 15s
The Real Cost of USDC: Gas Fees by Chain, USDC vs USDT, and the Cheapest Routes in 2026
USDC gas fees range from /usr/bin/bash.001 on Solana to 5 on Ethereum. Compare transfer costs by chain, USDC vs USDT fees, and find the cheapest route to buy and spend USDC.
Jan 29, 20264m 03s
Gold Can Almost Add Bitcoin's Market Cap in a Day: The Scale Math
Gold's huge base means small moves can rival Bitcoin's entire market cap. This guide explains the math, risks, and how to apply it to spending decisions.
Jan 29, 20264m 33s
The Crypto Card BaaS Crisis: Monavate and Quicko Crackdowns Explained
European regulators have revoked licenses for Quicko and restricted Monavate. Learn how this 'BaaS Crisis' is freezing crypto cards and how to protect your funds.
Jan 29, 20265m 51s
The Rewards Optimization Meta: How to Hit 15% Net ROI in 2026
A 2000-word tactical guide to maximizing your crypto card returns. Learn how to stack restaking yields, base cashback, and airdrop points to achieve 15% net ROI.